📷 Big Sky Resort
North America
Big Sky Resort
Closed for the season
Season ended April 12, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 21
7d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
10.5cm
14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Snow Depth
66cm
Overview
Big Sky Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 12, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 23/100 (Fair), snow base 66 cm (26 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~9 cm (3.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Big Sky Resort is located in southwestern Montana and features over 5,800 skiable acres across four connected mountains, offering a diverse range of terrain for all ability levels. The resort is known for its expansive slopes, minimal lift lines, and the iconic Lone Peak, which provides advanced and expert skiers with challenging descents and panoramic views. Guests can enjoy a modern base village with lodging, dining, and spa amenities, as well as a variety of winter activities including snowshoeing and ziplining. Big Sky stands out for its vast open spaces, reliable snowfall, and a blend of adventure and comfort in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Whiskey Jack's – A popular après-ski spot at the base of Big Sky Resort, Whiskey Jack's is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, hearty pub fare, and a wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 12, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
70cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northern Rockies region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2390m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2073m
Temp
21.7°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
107cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Mid-Mountain
2739m
Temp
17.4°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
87cm
14-Day Forecast
5.2cm
Summit
3404m
Temp
13.1°C
Wind
6.3km/h
Snow Depth
107cm
14-Day Forecast
9.5cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3404m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
14.9°
-1.2°
Fri
29
🌧️
13.3°
-0.4°
Sat
30
🌧️
1°
-2.3°
Sun
31
❄️
-1.7°
-4.7°
1.5cm
Mon
1
🌧️
5.5°
-5.7°
Tue
2
🌧️
7.2°
-2.6°
Wed
3
🌧️
8.8°
-2.4°
Thu
4
🌧️
1.2°
-2.9°
Fri
5
🌧️
10.4°
-4.8°
Sat
6
🌧️
13.8°
1.6°
Summit elevation (3404m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:01 PM UTC
296.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+19%
vs 5-Year Avg
249cm avg by now
+19%
vs 30-Year Avg
249cm avg by now
249cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by 17%, indicating a recent upward trend. The most recent season recorded 114 cm, which is 21% above the 5-year average and 42% above the 30-year average, marking a significant anomaly. Despite a sharp dip in 2023, overall variability remains high, with notable fluctuations from year to year. This pattern suggests increased snowfall in recent seasons, punctuated by occasional low-snow years.
Season at a Glance
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
